The Movement

The New Negro was a slogan During the Harlem renaissance. Its main concern had to do with an implication of an outspoken way of advocating for refusal to abide to the laws of Jim Craw Racial segregation. On hand, the Harlem Renaissance was a societal organization that existed between 1920s and 1930s. This movement had unofficial recognition, and many of its Ideas taken by so many people (Locke 1999). Marcus Garvey, who was a political leader in Jamaica, was extremely vigilant towards achievement of the goals stipulated by Pan Africanism. He was the founder of United Negro Improvement Association (UNIA). These organizations existed around the same time in American History when African Americans were fighting against the evil of racial segregation.

Garvey established the headquarters of his Organization in New York. UNIA had the main Ideas of motivation being; the pride in African cultural heritage, unity and complete autonomy. All these Organizations existed around the same time, and they were so vital to New York. After the First World War, there were so many opportunities in New York City during the Harlem renaissance. Racism was rampant at this given time in American history, and it was necessary for Africans to be creative (Rampersad 2007). During this historical time, African American developed art and it was in this time that Jazz developed with a motive to emphasize racial pride. During the formation of these organizations, racism was particularly common In America. Garvey used his Organization (UNIA) to develop and sustain the ego of African Americans in their own culture. These Organizations of American History is also interrelated especially because their key interest at heart was common. Their main objective was to develop the Pan African spirit Among African Americans (Grant 2008).

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Harlem Renaissance, the UNIA and the New Negro are related entities in the American History. They were substantially relevant to the history of New York because they served the purpose of developing the pride of African Americans to counter racism.